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Transforming Logistics with AI: A Success Story of DATAFLUCT and All Japan Foods

In a landmark achievement for the logistics and food retail sectors, DATAFLUCT, a leading data analytics company based in Shibuya, Tokyo, has successfully implemented its AI-driven logistics system across all locations of All Japan Foods, a voluntary chain operating approximately 1,600 stores nationwide. This collaboration aims to significantly reduce costs and eliminate reliance on individual employee expertise in planning delivery routes.

Challenges in Food Retail Logistics

Historically, the logistics centers of All Japan Foods relied heavily on the long-term experience and judgment of their staff for planning deliveries. This method often led to inefficiencies, particularly in responding to sudden fluctuations in demand and the management of delivery routes. With the unpredictable nature of orders from member stores, the burden on logistics staff increased, especially when new areas and stores were added to the network. These challenges translated into rising logistical costs and inefficiencies in transportation, which are critical issues in the food retail industry that requires frequent and small-lot deliveries.

AI-Powered Solutions for Optimization

To address these logistical hurdles, DATAFLUCT collaborated closely with All Japan Foods to develop the Airlake Forecasting system, integrating advanced predictive AI with the Airlake platform. This system was initially piloted in the Kanto and Hokkaido regions starting in May 2023, collecting valuable data on past sales, calendar events, and delivery schedules to provide accurate demand forecasting for each store. By employing this AI technology, the company has automated the calculation of daily delivery amounts and optimized personnel allocation, effectively freeing logistics operations from reliance on individual experience.

As a result of the pilot’s success, the system has now been rolled out to 46 logistics centers across the country, fundamentally optimizing logistics operations company-wide and paving the way for a sustainable logistics network.

Upcoming Seminar: Insights into AI-Driven Logistics Transformation

To share insights and the methodologies behind this transformation, a co-hosted seminar will take place on September 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM. This event will attract individuals seeking to enhance their logistics processes through AI and Digital Transformation (DX). Participants will gain practical knowledge through detailed case studies, including how All Japan Foods succeeded in moving away from a reliance on personal experience for their delivery and personnel planning processes, leading to increased efficiency and reduced costs.

Attendees can expect an in-depth look at how AI technology enables the forecasting of future demand, with discussions covering the necessary steps for successful implementation and examples of optimizing delivery management and personnel planning.

Seminar Details

• - Date: September 25, 2025
• - Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
• - Format: Online
• - Cost: Free
• - Registration: Sign Up Here

Featured Speakers

• - Akira Okuzawa, Logistics Division Head at All Japan Foods
• - Junji Machida, Executive Officer at DATAFLUCT’s AI Models Unit

The seminar will cover relevant topics, such as the background and vision for pushing DX in logistics, an overview of AI demand forecasting projects, and real-world examples of optimizing delivery management and personnel administration.

A Glimpse at Airlake Forecasting

The Airlake Forecasting system provided by DATAFLUCT marks a significant milestone in making data-driven forecasting accessible. The service empowers users to predict crucial business metrics such as inventory levels, customer footfall, and sales forecasts without requiring specialized knowledge. Starting at a modest fee of 50,000 yen per month, businesses can easily initiate their journey toward more accurate forecasting and can upgrade their plans as needs evolve to include more advanced predictive and optimization capabilities.

About DATAFLUCT and All Japan Foods

DATAFLUCT

Founded in January 2019, DATAFLUCT champions the use of data to generate value and solve societal challenges. With a strong focus on multi-modal data utilization, they offer comprehensive data collection, storage, processing, and analysis services. For more information, visit DATAFLUCT's website.

All Japan Foods

Established in May 1962, All Japan Foods operates a voluntary chain of supermarkets serving approximately 1,600 member stores, primarily supporting local mini-supermarkets and individual shops. For further details, visit All Japan Foods.